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In this groundbreaking call to action, Louv creates a vision of fatherhood as an extraordinary journey of personal fulfillment. He presents an inspiring new vision of fatherhood as the completeness of masculinity ... the ultimate gift to men, to children, & to families. Based on extensive interviews with fathers, mothers & children across America, FatherLove expands our current understanding of fathers roles -- breadwinner &, increasingly, nurturer/doer of the domestic chores -- into levels of experience that give new & vital meaning to fatherhood: entering the community; finding a place in time; & restoring a spiritual life.
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An estimated 40% of children of divorced parents haven't seen their fathers in at least a year, and more than half of those youngsters have never been in their fathers' homes. Studies quoted by the author show that such children are likely to have learning difficulties and behavioral problems. And despite the increase of intentional nonmarital births among career women, syndicated columnist Louv ( Childhood's Future ) nonetheless concludes that children fare best with more than one dedicated parent in the household. On that basis he interviewed scores of children, parents and childcare professionals about fathers' lack of involvement in their families. Being a "good provider," he stresses, is not enough. Men must embrace these five dimensions of fatherlove: "Breadwinning, Nurturing, Community Building, Finding our Place in Time feeling attuned to past and future generations and Spiritual Life." To reconnect fatherhood and manhood, Louv sets out multiple suggestions affecting social institutions, the workplace, the law, the community. Although his program may seem idealistic, readers will cheer his contention that "The great good news is that an enormous payoff awaits the culture . . . as men move deeper into the dimensions of fatherhood."
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherPocket Books, S&S
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0788162675
- ISBN 13 9780788162671
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages276
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